© MG
© MG
Follis - Julianus II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.32 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Julian (360-363) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-360 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier advancing left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman who wears a pointed cap and is turning to face soldier while extending left arm upwards; at right on ground, shield; in centre field, letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
M
SCON
Translation: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio (The Restoration of Happy Times)
Edge
Gross
Comment
Appears to be an AE3 struck by 2nd and 3rd officinas but not by the 1st one.This variant is identifiable thanks to combination of obverse cesura DN IVLIAN / VS NOB CAES and the reverse cesura FEL TEMP / REPARATIO.
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Constans in 348 AD, and it was the first time that a Roman Emperor's image was featured on a coin with a crown. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman Emperors wearing a laurel wreath, and it signified a shift towards a more Christianized image of the Emperor. The Follis coinage was used throughout the reign of Julianus II (355-360 AD) and beyond, and it became a standard feature of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
